Ford SVT Focus

[bassik277]

The SVT focus looks pretty cool, but it's kinda slow 0-60 in 7.2, I would rather get a GTI in this price range

[flylwsi]

7.2 is not slow... look at what other cars in that range run... what does a lude or si run or an integra? similar to say the least...

[focalBlur]

all the times are best guesses by the mags b/c ford wont let the number come out untill the car goes onsale

however dyno reports are out
SVT focus 170(fy)
147at the wheels 14%loss

where the SE-R SpecV only puts down 141hp but produecs 5more at the flywheel20%loss


I think this car is gonna be very fast for what it is


and Jackson Racing has already made a supercharger for it, flywheel hp for that should be around 230-250

[tommy saleen]

Originally posted by NissanZ@af
I really don't like the look of Focuses, including the SVT Focus, but the added power will be nice. Stock focuses are too slow.

What and a 1994 Celica ST (savings trim) is any better? The SVT Focus is going to rock the house when it comes out. GTi...Ha!!! Not for less than $19,500 you won't. JMO

[sohowcome]

I think you guys will like too know that the SVT foci will do high 6's in the 1/4

[flylwsi]

in the 1/4 what? street?
an svt focus could do high 6 0-60...
and the gti point is important...
you cant get one for less than 20ish.. the way you want it...

but the svt will be 18ish... with a 6 spd and stock 17s

[sohowcome]

Wow I cant believe I said 1/4 that was really stupid............... I was tired that day............


-Zach

[focalBlur]

C&D Hot hatch test results, gotta love the SVT

SI= 16.2 @86mph, .84g, 204ft 70-0braking.
SVT= 16.1 @87mph .91G, 170ft 70-0braking.
GTI= 15.3@94mph, .86g, 177ft 70-0braking.

Overall
GTI =third
SI =second
SVT = first

GTI= Lows-Too much torque for the all season tires to handle, rubbery shifter, suffers from some floppy body roll.
Highs- Quickest by far, excellent build quality, richest interior.

SI= Lows-All right, who put these insight tires on our SI? Where's the high revving VTEC fury? Guppy Styling.

High- Shifter looks likee a bent nail but works brilliantly, engine is as smooth as they come, wonderful seats, more stable than your aunt Mabel.

SVT=High-Stellar chasis tuning, appropriately powerful engine, a 6th gear, growling exhaust note, subtly racy apperance.

Low- Noise, vibbration and harshness.


Price
SVTbase-$17,995 topspeed 135mph
SIbase-$19,000 (est) topspeed 125mph
GTI-$19,460 topspeed 131mph(governed)

[sohowcome]

Good post....... saw that article, another car to think about in the same area, is going to be the Turbo or supercharged (cant remember which) Mini-Cooper......... wowsers, what a power to weight ratio

[Holyterror]

The SVT sounds like a good deal, but there is one thing that gets me. An open differential on a torquey FWD? Can anybody say inside wheelspin? Isn't it kind of strange that Ford co-develops a sophisticated twin-output shaft transmission with Getrag and leaves out the limited slip? I really wasn't planning on buying an SVT anyway, but I thought about sourcing its transmission. There aren't a lot of FWD 6 Speeds, afterall. Guess I'll stick to Nissan and steal an SE-Rs gearbox.

[focalBlur]

SVT/Cosworth says the car does not need one and all of the test drivers have had no problems with wheelspin

[JD@af]

Originally posted by Holyterror
The SVT sounds like a good deal, but there is one thing that gets me. An open differential on a torquey FWD? Can anybody say inside wheelspin? Isn't it kind of strange that Ford co-develops a sophisticated twin-output shaft transmission with Getrag and leaves out the limited slip? I really wasn't planning on buying an SVT anyway, but I thought about sourcing its transmission. There aren't a lot of FWD 6 Speeds, afterall. Guess I'll stick to Nissan and steal an SE-Rs gearbox.

I'm with you. There are of course many benefits besides just inside wheelspin to a limited slip differential - I should know, as I have a Quaife in my GS-R. I am suspicious that it may be a cost-saving move by Ford; but then again, they have done their homework and put in the hours with their suspension tuning for the SVT, thereby limiting the benefits of using a limited slip unit.

Maybe it really doesn't need one - but I know I'd certainly like one anyway.

[flylwsi]

in a recent scc issue, they installed a quaife in the focus they have, and it only cost 600 dollars, since the lsd is an option in europe now. so it is designed as a factory part... you may want to check out the issue, it is the one with the silvia wannabe on the cover... may or june i think

[svtfocuspower]

has anybody seen the competition package that may be coming out? They remove the back seat, add 10 horsepower, fully adjustable suspension, ect. go here

[kidrocket]

16.1? wow

The nissan spec V is a joke. It has been tested consistantly to put down anywhere from 130 something to 140 hp which is indicative of a car rated at 160-165. Nissan is gonna have to do better than that if they wanna step up to the plate. I do like that ford and Nissan are trying. its kinda cute:finger:

I guess i shouldnt generalize that statement. I like the SVT focus, and i think it will do wonders for Ford.

Another car that will be quite formidable will be the new Neon SRT4
I hate the looks of this car. It looks like a little yellow joke about imports, but it has 205hp, and a 5.9 sec 0-60. makes me wanna puke, looking at it though